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Snowshoeing
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We meet at 1pm in Bourg-Saint-Pierre, in the heart of the Swiss Valais.
After checking our equipment and a short briefing, we set off for our first warm-up. Today's route is a gentle climb to the Plan du Jeu mountain hut, at an altitude of around 2000 metres.
The arrival at the Mountain hut marks the start of our altitude immersion. Dinner and overnight stay in a simple, friendly atmosphere.
After breakfast, we continue our ascent towards the Col du Grand-Saint-Bernard, passing through wild, little-frequented areas such as the Combe des Morts.
The arrival at the Hospice du Grand-Saint-Bernard, at an altitude of almost 2,470 m, is a highlight of the itinerary: this place steeped in history is still run by canons and has welcomed hikers for centuries. We settle in, have a hot dinner and spend the night at the hospice.
From the hospice, we set off for a day-long loop at altitude. The main objective is the Fenêtre de Ferret, a natural pass between Switzerland and Italy.
Depending on the weather and the energy of the group, we can continue up to the Tête de Fonteinte for a great viewpoint, and return by the same route or as a partial loop. This third day allows us to walk lightly, adapt to the conditions and take full advantage of the alpine atmosphere. We will then spend a second night at the hospice.
On this final day, we leave the hospice after breakfast. We start our descent through the Combe de Drône, a wild, open valley with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
This final gentle descent brings the tour to a gentle close before returning to Bourg-Saint-Pierre in the early afternoon.
FrenchHi, I'm Virginie. I left my native Switzerland to come and live in Grenoble, France. That's where I discovered the best job in the world: mountain leader!
Since the end of 2023, I've been devoting all my time and energy to this job. I'm always on the move, travelling to the summits on trails, hikes and rock climbs, just to keep things varied! Passing on my passion enriches me day by day, and I'm lucky to be able to do it.
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EnglishHaving loved the mountains since childhood, my passion has become my profession. In my spare time, I set up climbing routes, maintain the trails, go on new ski tours and help run the Refuge des Invincibles in Val Pellice - all to enhance the mountains where I was born. The Vaud Valleys are my ideal base camp, but I'm also regularly in the other massifs of the Alps and the Appennines.
You can reach Bourg-Saint-Pierre by train in an 8-hour journey.
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Finish with a bus from Orsières to Bourg-Saint-Pierre.
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You don’t need to be a top athlete or mountain expert to feel at home. Most Wildhartt participants are between 25 and 60 years old, with a balanced mix of women and men.
Many join solo or in small groups of two or three. They often live in cities and are looking for a meaningful brea some time to reconnect with nature, slow down, and enjoy something real.
They usually have a regular movement practice (hiking, running, yoga...), but not with a competitive mindset. They’re in good shape, but don’t necessarily have technical skills. What brings them together is a shared desire to disconnect, observe, learn, and experience nature in a more grounded, accessible way.
If that speaks to you, you'll feel right at home. The group spirit is kind and open, and the pace adapts to everyone.
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January to April
Level 2
Eco-score 4/5
Walk in the footsteps of the pilgrims and travellers who have crossed the Great St Bernard Pass for centuries, in the heart of the Valais Alps.
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